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General law

Common terminology used in legal business.

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Default judgement

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Judgement entered against a defendant who does not plead or defend, often by not appearing in court

Waive rights

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To choose to give up one’s constitutional rights

Defendant

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The accused in a legal proceeding, trial (in a civil case)

Libel

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Any written or printed matter to injure a person’s reputation

Evidence, prima facie

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Evidence which is adequate to establish a fact, unless refuted

Lie detector

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Machine which measures heart rate to determine if a person is lying

Stipulate

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Specify as essential condition of an agreement

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